A District Head of Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano, Haruna Sanusi, has resigned his appointment less than 48 hours after the installation of four new emirs in the state.

Sanusis resignation on Monday was in reaction to the installation of heads of new emirates by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and his loyalty to the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi.

According to Daily Nigerian, the traditional leader cited health ground and recent changes in the emirate system as reason for his resignation.

The state now has five emirates: Kano, Rano, Gaya, Karaye and Bichi. All Emirs would have equal powers and are to be on same first class status as Sanusi.

The new heads include Aminu Ado Bayero, son of late Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, who is the pioneer emir of the newly established Bichi Emirate.

The Emir of Gaya is Alhaji Ibrahim Abdulkadir Gaya; the Emir of Rano is Alhaji Tafida Abubakar Ila, while the Emir of Karaye is Dr. Alhaji Ibrahim Abukakar ll.

As it stands, Kano emirate headed by Sanusi has 10 local governments: Kano Municipal, Tarauni, Dala, Nassarawa, Fagge, Gwale, Kumbotso, Ungogo, Dawakin Kudu and Minjibir.

Rano emirate will control Rano, Bunkure, Kibiya, Takai, Sumaila, Kura, Doguwa, Tudun Wada, Kiru, Bebeji. while Gaya emirate has Gaya, Ajingi, Albasu, Wudil, Garko, Warawa, Gezawa, Gabasawa LGAs.

Karaye, Rogo, Gwarzo, Kabo Rimin Gado, Madobi, Garun Malam LGAs will be under the Karaye emirate.

Bichi emirate will control Bichi, Bagwai, Shanono, Tsanyawa, Kunchi, Makoda, Danbatta, Dawakin Tofa, Tofa local governments.

Source: NAN

WhatsApp on Monday urged all of its 1.5 billion users to update their apps as an added precaution against hackers who remotely install surveillance software on phones and other devices.

According to reports, the hackers were able to operate using a major vulnerability in the messaging app.

WhatsApp, which is owned by Facebook, said the attack targeted a select number of users, and was orchestrated by an advanced cyber actor.

A fix was rolled out on Friday.

The attack was developed by Israeli security firm NSO Group, according to a report in the Financial Times.

The attack was first discovered earlier this month, according to the .

It involved attackers using WhatsApps voice calling function to ring a targets device. Even if the call was not picked up, the surveillance software would be installed, and, the FT reported, the call would often disappear from the devices call log.

WhatsApp told the BBC its security team was the first to identify the flaw, and shared that information with human rights groups, selected security vendors and the US Department of Justice earlier this month.

The attack has all the hallmarks of a private company reportedly that works with governments to deliver spyware that takes over the functions of mobile phone operating systems, the company said on Monday in a briefing document note for journalists.

The firm also published an advisory to security specialists, in which it described the flaw as: A buffer overflow vulnerability in WhatsApp VOIP stack allowed remote code execution via specially crafted series of SRTCP packets sent to a target phone number.

Source: NAN

By Abubakar Ahmed

The Federal Government did not give Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association money during its recent meeting with the group in Brinin Kebbi,, the Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, said on Monday.

The minister spoke in Anka, Zamfara, on Monday while fielding questions from newsmen.

He described information that government gave the group money as the fabrication of mischief makers.

Let me state categorically that during our meeting with members of the Miyetti Allah representatives, no issue of money was discussed at all, not to talk about giving them any.

We did not give them even one kobo, the information being spread is the fabrication of mischief makers trying to divert from the matter facing us, which is the killing of innocent citizens.

My visit to Zamfara today is in furtherance of that meeting to discuss with stakeholders and as you have seen, we are on course and confident that the issue of banditry in all the affected states is coming to an end, he said.

The minister had earlier told the Emir of Anka, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmad that he was in the state at the instance of President Muhammadu Buhari to address insecurity in the state.

He assured farmers that government would provide adequate security for them to farm without hindrance during the farming season.

Ahmad, who is also the Chairman of the Council of Chiefs in the state, urged government to do more in order to resolve the crisis.

He said unless something more serious was done, there would be no farming in the state during the year, adding that many villages had been deserted with more displaced women and children coming to the towns.

Ahmad said at the moment, there were more than 16,000 internally displaced persons in Anka who had escaped bandits attacks from nearby villages.

He advised that security agents should invade all the deserted villages which were now hiding places for the bandits to enable displaced villagers to return home.

Source: NAN

(dpa/NAN) North Korea on Tuesday demanded the release of a cargo ship seized by the U.S. on suspicion of breaching UN and U.S. sanctions, the official Yonhap news agency cited Pyongyang state media as saying.

The U.S. government on Thursday seized the North Korean ship which was being used to export coal, the first time Washington has taken such a step against Pyongyang.

U.S. authorities said the ship, the Wise Honest, was captured after it attempted to hide its country of origin and was now in their custody.

The Justice Department described the 17,061-ton, single-hull bulk carrier ship as one of North Koreas largest.

The U.S. should think seriously about what consequences its brigandish act will bring about and return our ship without delay, a North Korean spokesperson was quoted by Yonhap as saying.

The spokesperson reportedly added that the seizure was a violation of a joint declaration signed by the two countries, following the first-ever summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in June 2018.

Negotiations regarding North Koreas nuclear weapons have recently stalled and tensions between the two countries have been rising.

Pyongyang and Washington have recently tested missiles. North Korea launched short-range projectiles, while the U.S. tested intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Source: NAN

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer

Controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh on Tuesday hinted on her desire to get a new set of boobs for her birthday which comes up on June 9.

The 33-year-old singer and mother of one with 4.4 million followers revealed this on her Instagram handle, @tontolet.

The philanthropist and self-acclaimed evangelist posted her thought in form of prayers to God.

Dear Lord Jesus, I have all I want for now.
My birthday wish is that you make me schedule and that of Dr Ayo allign so I have my new boobs in Jesus name I pray!! Thanks in addy Lord

ME A NEW BREAST, she wrote.

However, it is believed that the new boobs she was talking about might be additional plaster surgery to her mammary glans to enhance firmness.

The third child in the family of five had in 2017 reportedly undergone plastic surgery twice to increase the size of her butt and enhance her body image.

Also, on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 Dikeh who was raised by her step-mother thanked her surgeon for the work he did on her body and wished him and his team a happy new year.

According to series of posts on her Instagram in 2018, she did the first surgery for five million naira while the second surgery went for four million naira.

In November 2018, the Petrochemical Engineering graduate from River State University of Science and Technology hinted on getting another plastic surgery.

Her birthday wish for a new boobs is a clear indication that she would soon be undergoing the knife to enhance her boobs.

Source: NAN

The King of Swaziland, King Mswati III has made a declaration in the country that from June 2019, men will be required to marry at least five wives or go to jail.

A statement by the King called for all men in the country to marry at least five wives, assuring the men that government would pay for the marriage ceremonies and buy houses for them.

Heres the deal, marry at least five wives and youre assured that the government will pay for the marriage ceremonies and buy houses for them.

King Mswati warned that any man or woman who opposes the decision will face a life sentence.

The order, according to IHarare, is to ensure every woman gets a husband as it is believed that men taking more wives will help women get husbands.

The monarch noted that there are more women than men in Swaziland which he noted was a very serious problem for a country known to be full of virgins.

Reports say that the decision also came following the increasing number of virgins and scarcity of men in the country.

King Mswati himself has 15 wives and 25 children, while his father and predecessor had more than 70 wives and over 150 children.

Source: NAN

There are indications that English Premier League (EPL) champions Manchester City might lose their UEFA Champions League spot over alleged breach of Financial Fair Play (FFP).

With this development, Arsenal are likely be handed a Champions League lifeline if the ban finally comes from the Europes football governing body (UEFA).

According to UK Sun, the Etihad clubside are under probe by UEFA for providing unconvincing explanations over the clubs finances.

However, Arsenal are waiting to benefit from Citys setback as it offer another window for Unai Emerys side to return to Europe, irrespective of finishing fifth at the end of the campaign.

Arsenal were banking on beating Chelsea in the Europa League final on May 29, as their only Champions League hopes after they missed out of a top four finish.

The Gunners had suffered three straight defeats in April against Crystal Palace, Wolves and Leicester thereby ending the season on fifth spot one behind North London neighbours Tottenham, two behind London rivals Chelsea and four points ahead of sixth-place Man United.

Interestingly, City have been repeatedly linked with flaunting FFP, with Football Leaks document revealing series of allegations.

At the last count, UEFA are accusing Man City of several alleged violations of FFP regulations during its formal probe in March. Initial inquiries commenced last year after the Football Leaks reports.

Reports say Man City allegedly failed to disclose about 70m funds from owners Abu Dhabi United Group the financial arm of the Emirates ruling family, declaring it was sponsorship income.

But Man City have condemned the speculation resulting from the illegal hacking and out of context publication of City emails and added: The accusations of financial irregularities are entirely false.

Source: NAN

The FbStart Accelerator is a 6-month research and mentorship driven program for innovative and visionary teams daring to create solutions with advanced technologies. The accelerator provides these teams with the support they need to build and optimize value driven products and match them with resources from Facebook and CcHUB.

The research and mentorship-driven program would focus on providing teams with technical & business support and funding needed to optimize their product for growth. It is designed for startup and student teams building solutions that utilize any of these technologies; Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Internet of Things, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR).

The onsite component of the accelerator is tailored for startup teams who would be physically present at NG_HUB while student teams would have the flexibility of a virtual acceleration program, with the option to work out of partner hubs.

NG_HUB, from Facebook and in partnership with CcHUB, is a deep-tech focused innovation lab for entrepreneurs, students, researchers, technologists and other stakeholders building solutions with advanced technologies.

FbStart Accelerator Program Categories.

The program is designed to support teams in two categories:

• Onsite Acceleration for Startup Teams: Designed for startup teams with existing products who have customers or are market-ready.

• Virtual Acceleration for Student Teams: Designed for Nigerian and Ghanaian students (BSc, MSc or PhD) with working prototypes or the technical expertise required to build intended solutions.

FbStart Accelerator Program Eligibility.

• Onsite Accelerator: Startup Teams
• Have a functional product leveraging one of these technologies; Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Data Science, Augmented Reality or Virtual Reality
• Have gained some users/customers.
• Have a technical lead and founder (s) that are fully committed to the business.
• Have the potential to disrupt or greatly enhance their focus industries.
• Virtual Accelerator: Student Teams
• Be a BSc., MSc. or PhD student in a Nigerian/Ghanian higher institution as at July 2019.
• Have an MVP (Minimum Viable Product)/Prototype or be able to prove that you have the capacity to build your intended solution. Your solution must leverage one of these technologies; Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Data Science, Augmented Reality or Virtual Reality
• Have a technical lead and founder (s) that are fully committed to the business.

FbStart Accelerator Program Benefits.

Onsite Accelerator: Startup Teams

Startups that are accepted into the program will receive the following:

• Equity-free funding: Startup teams would get $20,000 in equity-free funding.

• Hands-on support: Product development, business strategy & structure, financial management and investment readiness.

• Access to technical experts and business mentors from Facebook and CcHUB’s network

• An office space with high-speed internet, meeting rooms & more.

Virtual Accelerator: Student Teams

Student teams that are accepted into the program will receive the following:

• Equity-free funding of $10,000.

• Hands-on support: Product development, Business strategy & Structure, and Investment readiness.

• Access to technical experts and business mentors from Facebook and CcHUB’s network

• Possible access to office space and high-speed internet at partner hubs.

• A flexible program designed with consideration to your academic obligations.

How to Apply for FbStart Accelerator Program.

Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should apply by clicking on the “Apply” button below:

Apply Here

For more information, contact [email protected].

Application Deadline: June 30, 2019 at 12:00am

The MTF Academy offers eligible applicants who are passionate about telling their own stories a unique opportunity to improve their skills and ultimately contribute to the growth of the local and pan African film and broadcasting industries.

MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) is a social investment initiative aimed at igniting Africas creative industries and growing them into vibrant, economic powerhouses. As a business born and bred in Africa, we have a long term commitment to making a socio-economic difference and creating shared value in the countries in which we operate. As such, we launched the MTF to positively impact the technical and professional value chain in the film and television industry across the continent. Established in partnership with stakeholders across the continent, MTF aims at providing the creative industries with a platform to learn and develop their talent, engage and connect with each other through their shared passions across three touchpoints which include the MTF Academy.

MultiChoice Talent Factory Film Skills Development Programme Benefits.

• Sixty talented students from 13 African countries will get the chance to hone their film and television production skills alongside industry greats.
• This year-long, funded, programme will be supported byMultiChoice Talent Factory academies hosted in Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia.Students will create quality local content that will be broadcast on our local M-Net channels on the MultiChoice platform.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must

• Be over 18 years of age;
• Be citizens and residents of the countries from which they are selected by MultiChoice to participate in the MTF Academy initiative, namely Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe;
• Be fluent in English in terms of speaking, reading and writing;
• Demonstrate passion for the drama, film, television or related media and entertainment industry during selection interviews; and
• Have completed a relevant qualification from an accredited and/or recognised tertiary education institution in drama, film, television or a related media field, within the last 2 years. For the avoidance of doubt, the said qualification must be obtained only from a post-secondary education institution which has been accredited or recognised by a relevant registered institution.

Method of Application:

If you are driven, committed to developing your skills and interested in participating in the MTF Academy and meet the eligibility criteria then:

• you must register on the MTF Academy website atmultichoicetalentfactory.com;
• correctly and fully complete the online application form;
• write an online a motivation letter; and
• collate and electronically submit all of the relevant supporting documents listed below:
  • your curriculum vitae; including contactable references
  • certified copy of academic transcripts or certificate from a tertiary institution; and/or
• You may also be required to provide references or any other documents that MultiChoice may stipulate.
• Your application must be submitted online by no later than the Closing Date and Time.

APPLY HERE

OFFICIAL LINK

Scholarship Application Deadline: 17h00 on 14 June 2019.

Source: Scholarships And Aid

The Japan Africa Scholarship (JADS) Program capacity building in energy sector through skills development for sustainable development is a joint initiative by the AfDB and Japan that aims at providing two-year scholarship awards to highly achieving African graduate students to enable them to undergo post-graduate studies (i.e. a two-year Masters degree program) in priority development areas on the continent and abroad (including in Japan).

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be a national of a AfDB member country;
• Be in good health;
• Hold a Bachelor (or equivalent) degree in the energy area (or related field) earned at least 1 years prior to the application deadline date;
• Have 1 years or more of recent development-related experience after earning a Bachelor (or equivalent) degree;
• Be accepted unconditionally to enroll in the upcoming academic year in at least one of the JADS partner universities for a Masters degree;
• Applicants living or working in a country other than his or her home country are not eligible for scholarships;
• JADS does not support applicants who are already enrolled in graduate degree programs;
• Not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, and/or staff of all types of appointments of the African Development Bank Group or a close relative of the aforementioned by blood or adoption with the term close relative defined as: Mother, Father, Sister, Half-sister, Brother, Half-brother, Son, Daughter, Aunt, Uncle, Niece, or Nephew.

Japan Africa Dream Scholarship Benefits.

The JADS Scholarship provides the recipient with the following benefits:

• Economy class air travel between your home country and the host university at the start of the study program and immediately following the end of the scholarship period.
• Tuition for a graduate program and the cost of basic medical insurance usually obtained through the university.
• A monthly subsistence allowance to cover living expenses, including books.

For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for research and thesis preparation. In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship. Please note all JADS scholarships cover the duration of the graduate program or two years, whichever is less.

The JADS Scholarship does not cover:

• VISA application(s) costs
• Expenses to bring and/or support scholars family members;
• Extra-curricular courses or training;
• Language training not provided by the graduate program;
• Additional travel during the course of the study program;
• Expenses related to supplementary educational materials, field trips, participation in workshops/seminars, or internships; or
• Educational equipment such as computers.

Method of Application

• Applicant completesJADS application form
• Applicant sends documents (application form, university transcripts and certificate, CV, professional references and research proposal), to the JADS Secretariat for first screening through [email protected]
• JADS Secretariat sends shortlist of candidates to selected Japanese universities
• Universities does second screening and share selected students with JADS Secretariat
• JADS Secretariat recommends awardees based on its selection criteria to the Japanese Executive Director for approval
• AfDB contacts selected awardees, and informs partner universities.

APPLICATION FORM

OFFICIAL LINK

Scholarship Application Deadline: August 31, 2019.

Source: Scholarships And Aid